Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia #2

Coding for Trigeminal Neuralgia #2

October 20, 2022

Question:
How is percutaneous ganglion balloon compression rhizotomy of the trigeminal nerve reported? The diagnosis was Trigeminal Neuralgia.

Answer:
This procedure is reported with an unlisted code, 64999. There is no CPT code for this percutaneous procedure.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 10/20/22.

 

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